Xu Heyi

In this Chinese name, the family name is Xu.

Xu Heyi
徐和谊
Born	November 1957 (age 67) Beijing, China
Alma mater	University of Science and Technology Beijing China Europe International Business School Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Occupation(s)	Executive, politician
Years active	1982–2023
Political party	Chinese Communist Party
Chinese name
Simplified Chinese	徐和谊
Traditional Chinese	徐和誼
Transcriptions Standard Mandarin Hanyu Pinyin Xú Héyí

Xu Heyi (Chinese: 徐和谊; born November 1957) is a former Chinese executive and politician of Hui ethnicity who served as chairman of BAIC Group. He was investigated by China's top anti-graft agency in March 2023.

He was a representative of the 18th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party. He was a delegate to the 12th National People's Congress. He was a member of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.^[1]

Early life and education

Xu was born in Beijing, in November 1957. He attended the University of Science and Technology Beijing where he received his bachelor's degree in 1982. After completing his MBA from China Europe International Business School, and he entered Huazhong University of Science and Technology where he obtained his doctor's degree in management science and engineering in 2006.

Career

From 1982 to 1993, he worked at the BSIET. He was eventually promoted to president. He was assistant general manager and deputy general manager of Shougang Corporation in 1993 and subsequently deputy director and deputy party branch secretary of the Beijing Municipal Economic Commission in 1997. He also briefly served as deputy secretary of the Industrial Working Committee of the CCP Beijing Municipal Committee from 2001 to 2002. Since 2002, he successively worked at Beijing Automotive Industry Corp, Beijing Automotive Investment Co., Ltd., Beijing Hyundai Motor Co., Ltd., Beijing Benz Automotive Co., Ltd., BAIC Foton Automotive Co., Ltd., BAIC Motor Corporation Limited, and BAIC Group.^[2][3][4]　　

Downfall

On 31 March 2023, Xu has been placed under investigation for "serious violations of laws and regulations" by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), the party's internal disciplinary body, and the National Supervisory Commission, the highest anti-corruption agency of China.^[5]

Awards

• 2005 Model Worker of Beijing
• 2010 National May Day Nodel Worker Medal
• 2011 CCTV China Economic Person of 2010
• 2013 Leaders of the 60th Anniversary of the Automotive Industry in the People's Republic of China

References

1. Feng Wenya (冯文雅) (16 March 2018). （受权发布）中国人民政治协商会议第十三届全国委员会各专门委员会委员名单. xinhuanet.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 4 April 2023.
2. Zhang Yuhong (张宇鸿); Teng Dunzhai (滕敦斋); Wang Jiasheng (王佳声) (17 December 2015). 姜异康会见徐和谊一行. people.com.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 4 April 2023.
3. Liu Yang (刘洋) (31 July 2020). 徐和谊告别北汽，姜德义接棒. ifeng.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 4 April 2023.
4. Chen Hua (陈华) (31 July 2020). 63岁徐和谊退休，“空降兵”姜德义接任北汽集团董事长. thepaper (in Chinese). Retrieved 4 April 2023.
5. Su Chen (苏晨) (31 March 2023). 北京汽车集团有限公司原党委书记、董事长徐和谊接受审查调查. thepaper (in Chinese). Retrieved 4 April 2023.

Business positions
Preceded by ?	Chairman of BAIC Group 2006–2020	Succeeded by Jiang Deyi [zh]